Discussion with the ‘dragons’ and entrepreneurs facilitated by Gary Bannatyne, Incubation Manager at Then Innovation Hub.
The quest for funding is one of the biggest challenges that South African entrepreneurs face in their journey from idea to market, VC’s, funding agencies and investors are seen as the dragons that entrepreneurs have to metaphorically slay in order to reach success.
This event will explore some of the opportunities and developments in the funding landscape, including fundraising trends, rules of engagement when applying for funding and other funding guidelines. The programme will also include frank conversations with industry advocates, venture capitalists and limited partner investors into private equity.

Discussion with the ‘dragons’ and entrepreneurs facilitated by Gary Bannatyne Incubation Manager at Then Innovation Hub The quest for funding is one of the biggest challenges that South African entrepreneurs face in their journey from idea to market VC’s funding agencies and investors are seen as the dragons that entrepreneurs have to metaphorically slay in order to reach success This event will explore some of the opportunities and developments in the funding landscape including fundraising trends rules of engagement when applying for funding and other funding guidelines The programme will also include frank conversations with industry advocates venture capitalists and limited partner investors into private equity